[TD] WRITING - Task 1 - Comparison

This is what we call

• A COT (changes overtime) graph

• A comparative chart

The structure of a task-1 report includes:

• 3 paragraphs (1 introduction + 2 detailed paragraphs)

• 3 paragraphs (1 introduction + 1 detailed paragraphs + 1 conclusion)

• 4 paragraphs (1 introduction + 1 overview + 2 detailed paragraphs)

Choose the correct introduction for this graph:

• The graph illustrate information about the division of household tasks by genders, Great Britain.

• The provided bar chart illustrates information about the amount of minutes of household tasks by genders.

• The given bar chart highlights information about the number of minutes spent on different household tasks by both genders in Great Britain.

• The provided bar chart compares the amount of time British men and women spend on different household chores.

Write the words that best describes the main features for men:

Overall, it can be seen that while men spend most time on _________ and ____ _____, they spend the least time on _______.

Write the words that best describes the main features for women:

As for women, most of their time is spent on _________, ____ and _____ whereas the least time is devoted to _______.

Choose the correct overview for this graph:

Notes: A good overview for COMPARISON should include: the highest & lowest figures for all the groups

• Overall, it can be seen that men spend the most time on gardening and pet care, they spend the least time on clothes, washing, ironing and sewing. As for women, most of their time is spent on cooking, baking and washing up, the least time is devoted to maintenance odd jobs.

• Overall, it can be seen that while men spend the most time on gardening and pet care, they spend the least time on clothes, washing, ironing and sewing. As for women, most of their time is spent on cooking, baking and washing up.

• Overall, it can be seen that men spend the most time on gardening and pet care. As for women, most of their time is spent on cooking, baking and washing up.

• Overall, it can be seen that men spend the least time on clothes, washing, ironing and sewing. As for women, the least time is devoted to maintenance odd jobs.

• Overall, it can be seen that while men spend the most time on gardening and pet care, they spend the least time on clothes, washing, ironing and sewing. As for women, most of their time is spent on cooking, baking and washing up whereas the least time is devoted to maintenance odd jobs.

BODY 1: Write a sentence to compare the category 'Gardening & pet care' for both genders.

(males: 49.5 > females: 21)

Use: In contrast to [gender 1] who + V, gender 2 + V

E.g: In contrast to females who + V, males + V

Answer explanation

In contrast to females who only spend 21 minutes on gardening and pet care, males spend up to 50 minutes on those tasks.

Write a sentence to compare the category 'Maintenance odds job' for both genders.

(males: 26 > females: 9.5)

Use: In terms of [category], SV (comparatives)

E.g: In terms of maintenance odds job, the amount of time _____ spend on _____ is _______, at approximately 26 minutes and 9.5 minutes respectively

Answer explanation

In terms of maintenance odd jobs, the amount of time men spend on this task is almost three times as much as that of women, at approximately 26 minutes and 9.5 minutes respectively.

Write a sentence to compare the category 'Cooking, baking and washing up' for both genders.

(females: 74 > males: 30)

Use: While [gender1] + V, [gender 2] + V

E.g: While men spend ________ on _____, women take up to ________ to finish the jobs.

Answer explanation

While males spend only half an hour on cooking, baking and washing up, women take up to 74 minutes to finish the jobs.

Write a sentence to compare the category 'Cleaning and house tidying' for both genders.

(females: 58 > males: 13)

Use: When it comes to _____, SV (comparatives)

E.g: While it comes to cleaning and house tidying, __________.

Answer explanation

When it comes to house tidying and cleaning, females spend 45 more minutes than males (13 minutes).